Albert of Austria, Governor of the Netherlands - Engraving of a Medal

Original steel engraving reproducing a commemorative medal of Archduke Albert VII of Austria, governor of the Netherlands, with his bust in profile, ruff and armor, and the Latin legend "ALBERTVS D.G. ARCHID. AVST. D. BVRG. BRAB. FL. DNS. FR.". Around it runs the inscription "Gobernador de los Países Bajos", and at the foot a cartouche with the name "Alberto" and the dates 1559-1621. Signed "Masson sculpsit".

Medium: Steel engraving.
Engraver / lithographer: Masson.
Date: 19th century.
Source: Book engraving.
Dimensions: 8.0 x 11.0 in (20.2 x 28 cm).
Condition: Good. Clean, crisp image; light toning of the paper and a foxing stain in the left margin.